FPGA Design Engineer

Job Title:

Contract Senior FPGA Engineer

Location:

Livingston (hybrid flexibility depending on project requirements)
Contract Length: 8 weeks with possible extension, project dependent
IR35:
Outside
Rate: £65 to £70 per hour

Octagon Group is working with a global engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking a Contract Senior FPGA Engineer to support cutting‑edge product development at their site in Livingston. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced engineer to join a collaborative team delivering technology across aerospace, healthcare, industrial and advanced communications sectors.

The successful Contract Senior FPGA Engineer will play a key role across the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through to design, verification and manufacturing transition.

• Architect and design advanced digital electronic circuitry
• Develop FPGA solutions using HDL languages including VHDL and System Verilog/UVM
• Manage design entry, synthesis, timing analysis/closure and place & route using Vivado and/or Quartus
• Optimise FPGA designs for power, performance and area
• Create fully self‑checking test benches with directed and constrained random test cases
• Support FPGA pinout optimisation and contribute to PCB layout activities
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, quality and manufacturing engineers

• 5+ years’ industry experience in FPGA design
• Strong digital hardware architecture expertise
• Degree qualified in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience working within complex, highly regulated engineering environments is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach

This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Senior FPGA Engineer in Livingston looking to secure a long‑term contract with a globally respected engineering business working on technology that makes a real‑world impact.